Daily Swedish Slang
Learn modern Swedish slang words and phrases with daily examples. Understand how Swedes really speak in everyday conversations.
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Daily Swedish Slang
Värsta
So, really (used as an intensifier)
Example:
“Det var värsta utsikten!”
That was such a view!
Daily Swedish Slang
Legit
Genuinely, for real
Example:
“Jag är legit helt slut.”
I’m genuinely exhausted.
Daily Swedish Slang
As
Super, extremely (as an intensifier)
Example:
“Det var asbra!”
That was insanely good!
Daily Swedish Slang
Japp
Yep
Example:
“Japp, jag kommer om tio minuter.”
Yep, I’ll be there in ten minutes.
Daily Swedish Slang
Naa
Nah (casual no)
Example:
“Naa, jag pallar inte i kväll.”
Nah, I can’t be bothered tonight.
Daily Swedish Slang
Tja
Hey (casual hello)
Example:
“Tja! Hur mår du?”
Hey! How are you?
Daily Swedish Slang
Fatta
To get it, understand
Example:
“Jag fattar, vi gör så.”
I get it, let’s do that.
Daily Swedish Slang
Världsklass
Top tier, world-class
Example:
“Den där såsen är världsklass.”
That sauce is top tier.
Daily Swedish Slang
Kaos
Chaos, messy situation (often said lightly)
Example:
“Det är kaos på jobbet i dag.”
It’s chaos at work today.
Daily Swedish Slang
IRL
In real life (offline)
Example:
“Vi borde ses IRL i stället för att bara skriva.”
We should meet in real life instead of just texting.
Daily Swedish Slang
Hajpa
To hype up, build excitement
Example:
“Jag vill inte hajpa för mycket, men det blir kul.”
I don’t want to hype it up too much, but it’ll be fun.
Daily Swedish Slang
Ghosta
To stop replying and disappear
Example:
“Han ghostade mig efter första dejten.”
He ghosted me after the first date.
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